Digital Influence and Propaganda Training
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Welcome To Your Social Media Awareness Training!
Think Before You Scroll
This module will teach you how online content influences your thoughts, opinions, and behaviors.
By the end, you will be able to:
- Identify common propaganda techniques used in everyday social media content
- Spot misleading or manipulative posts online
- Think critically about what you see on social media
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What is Propaganda?
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Propaganda is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as "information, ideas, opinions, or images, often only giving one part of an argument, that are broadcast, published, or in some other way spread with the intention of influencing people's opinions." More simply stated; Propaganda is information that is designed to influence your beliefs/actions and often relies on: - Emotions rather than facts
- Repetition
- Incomplete or one-sided information
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How to Spot Propaganda
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Propaganda Techniques
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Fear/FUD
Misinformation
Bandwagon
Name-calling
Card Stacking
Glittering Generalities
Algorithm Effect
False Dilemma
Transfer
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Plain Folks
Testimonial
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Types of Propaganda By Source
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White PropagandaClear source, fact-based but one-sided Black Propaganda Hides source or pretends to be someone else Gray Propaganda Unknown or unclear source
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Quiz
Now its time to apply what you've learned! This section will help you recognize propaganda in action, not just in definition.
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Scenario 1
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Scenario 2
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Scenario 3
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Scenario 4
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QUESTION 1/8
QUESTION 2/8
QUESTION 3/8
QUESTION 4/8
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QUESTION 7/8
QUESTION 8/8
Training Complete
You have successfully completed the Digital Influence and Propaganda Awareness Training. Social media is a powerful tool, but it can influence beliefs using emotional, persuasive, and misleading content. Being aware of these techniques helps you think critically about what you see online.
Digital Influence and Propaganda Training
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Digital Influence and Propaganda Training
Think Before You Scroll
GO
Welcome To Your Social Media Awareness Training!
Think Before You Scroll
This module will teach you how online content influences your thoughts, opinions, and behaviors.
By the end, you will be able to:
Next
What is Propaganda?
Think Before You Scroll
Propaganda is defined by the Cambridge Dictionary as "information, ideas, opinions, or images, often only giving one part of an argument, that are broadcast, published, or in some other way spread with the intention of influencing people's opinions." More simply stated; Propaganda is information that is designed to influence your beliefs/actions and often relies on:- Emotions rather than facts
- Repetition
- Incomplete or one-sided information
Next
How to Spot Propaganda
Think Before You Scroll
Propaganda Techniques
Think Before You Scroll
Fear/FUD
Misinformation
Bandwagon
Name-calling
Card Stacking
Glittering Generalities
Algorithm Effect
False Dilemma
Transfer
*Hover over text to begin
Plain Folks
Testimonial
Next
Types of Propaganda By Source
Think Before You Scroll
White PropagandaClear source, fact-based but one-sided Black Propaganda Hides source or pretends to be someone else Gray Propaganda Unknown or unclear source
Next
Quiz
Now its time to apply what you've learned! This section will help you recognize propaganda in action, not just in definition.
Next
Scenario 1
Think Before You Scroll
Next
Scenario 2
Think Before You Scroll
Next
Scenario 3
Think Before You Scroll
Next
Scenario 4
Think Before You Scroll
Next
QUESTION 1/8
QUESTION 2/8
QUESTION 3/8
QUESTION 4/8
QUESTION 5/8
QUESTION 6/8
QUESTION 7/8
QUESTION 8/8
Training Complete
You have successfully completed the Digital Influence and Propaganda Awareness Training. Social media is a powerful tool, but it can influence beliefs using emotional, persuasive, and misleading content. Being aware of these techniques helps you think critically about what you see online.